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Page 1 of 1 <br />September 1, 2022 <br />Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend <br /> and St. Joseph County <br />14th Floor <br />227 W. Jefferson <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />Dear Members of the Commission, <br />I am writing today to express support and provide information related to the application for window <br />coverings at the Studebaker Administration building located at 635 S. Main Street in South Bend. Indiana <br />Landmarks supports the request as submitted. <br />Indiana Landmarks has reviewed and approved this proposal per our review as required under the Historic <br />Preservation Covenants we hold on the property. The proposal to temporarily cover the window openings <br />with a translucent poly carb material will be installed only in the openings and will not damage the masonry or <br />other historic materials. It is reversible once a long-term strategy for the windows is developed and a final use <br />is determined. In reviewing this we looked to guidance from the Secretary of the Interior treatments for <br />mothballing vacant historic structures – Preservation Brief 31. <br />Practically speaking, there is a need for this temporary solution to maintain a watertight envelope and aid in <br />stopping broken glass from vandals while renovation plans are prepared. In the future the same coverings will <br />provide opening closure once work on the windows is approved and commences in the future. <br />I am pleased to answer any questions that may arise. Thank you for your consideration and approval of this <br />request. <br />Sincerely, <br />Todd Zeiger <br />Director, Northern Regional Office